Parliamentarians Raise Concerns on Road Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Fertilizer Shortage, and Earthquake Victim Support
Summary
Parliamentarians in Nepal raised concerns over road safety, disaster preparedness for the upcoming monsoon, fertilizer shortage affecting farmers, inflation, and support for earthquake victims in several districts.
Key Points
- An average of eight Nepalis die daily in road accidents, prompting calls for advancement of the Road Safety Bill and trauma centers in all provinces.
- Urgent need for disaster risk preparedness and coordination between government levels for an early warning system before monsoon season.
- Farmers are facing fertilizer shortages during the planting season, risking decreased food production and economic hardships due to inflation.
- Delayed rehabilitation for earthquake victims in districts like Rukum-Paschim, Jajarkot, Doti, and Dailekh has been criticized by parliamentarians.
- Government urged to focus on both controlling inflation and supporting those affected by natural disasters immediately.
